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Few destinations exude romance quite like the volcanic island of Bora Bora in French Polynesia. The island features a cerulean lagoon and a barrier reef teeming with wildlife. A vacation to Bora Bora can be costly, but you can keep expenses in check with an all-inclusive resort destination.

Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort

Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort is one of Conde Nast's recommended lodgings in French Polynesia. Choose from among 95 bungalows, either over the water or on a hillside. The resort boasts a wine cellar and cigar cave, a swimming pool, botanical gardens, panoramic views and a coral garden. Rooms are appointed with pillow-top king-size beds, private spa baths and plasma screen satellite TVs. Sunning, cycling, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, scuba diving and spa access are all part of the all-inclusive vacation package. The Latitude 16 Degrees restaurant serves international and local cuisine, has themed nights and offers a view of the lagoon. Two bars face the lagoon with entertainment in the evenings. Special vacation deals include free breakfasts on weekends or seven nights for the price of five.

Sofitel Marara Beach

BP 6

Bora Bora 98730

French Polynesia

800-763-4835

www.sofitel.com

Bora Bora Lagoon Resort &amp;amp; Spa

Bora Bora Lagoon Resort & Spa is recommended by Budget Travel Magazine as one of the 40 Best Bargain Vacations. Choose from among six overwater end of pontoon bungalows, 44 overwater bungalows, three one-bedroom motu suites, 22 motu bungalows and one two-bedroom villa with private spa. Each bungalow has yucca-wood floors, a pillow-top king-sized bed, a private bath and a deck with water access. You can feed sea life through the illuminated, glass-top coffee table at the sofa, relax at the spa or walk the teak bridges to see unobstructed views of Mount Otemanu. Book diving, snorkeling, kayaking, manta ray feeding or island tours with the concierge. Watch Polynesian dancers while feasting on Polynesian cuisine at Otemanu Restaurant.

Bora Bora Lagoon Resort

Motu Toopua

BP 175

Bora Bora 98730

French Polynesia

800-237-1236

www.boraboralagoon.com

InterContinental Le Moana

Choose from 64, 600-square-foot thatched-roof bungalows set atop stilts in the lagoon or on the white sand beach. Rooms are decorated with natural items, including coconut tree wood, woven palms and aromatic vanilla vines. Rooms are outfitted with a private bath, a safe, pillow-top mattresses, LCD televisions with satellite and DVD players. Resort amenities include fitness center access, snorkel equipment, outrigger canoes, kayaks, windsurfing, ping pong, snooker, chess and swimming. Guests also have access to the resort's Deep Ocean Spa and the nearby Thalasso Spa. The Noa Noa Restaurant provides daily buffets and special dinner menus based around evening entertainment themes. MSNBC named InterContinental Le Moana one of 12 Luxury Vacations For Less. If you travel in March, when it rains for half-an-hour during the afternoons, you can find great travel deals. InterContinental Le Moana offers four nights for the price of three.

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